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China: At least 25 dead after fire at mining company
According to media reports, the devastating fire broke out in the early hours of the morning on the second floor of a five-story building in the city of Lüliang. photo
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More than 60 people were reportedly evacuated from a burning building in the northwestern Chinese city of Lüliang – the majority requiring hospital treatment.
The number of deaths The number of deaths in a fire at a coal mining company’s building in northwest China’s Shanxi province has risen to at least 25.
According to reports, more than 60 people were brought to safety during the rescue work, the majority of whom were hospitalized. According to the authorities, the fire is now under control. However, rescue work is still ongoing.
The exact cause of the fire was initially unclear. Chinese state media reported that the fire broke out in the early hours of the morning on the second floor of a five-story building in the city of Lüliang. According to the authorities, the exact number of victims is still being determined.
Working conditions in China’s mining industry are considered extremely dangerous. According to official figures, there were 518 accidents in mines last year. The world’s second largest economy is a major producer of coal globally.